Citing internal sources, the publication states that Sony’s futuristic hardware is being referred to as ‘Thebes’ internally. That contrasts speculation regarding the codename ‘Orbis’, although we suppose the platform holder could be using both project titles. According to the site, the futuristic system is being built around an AMD chip, which is set to be produced at either IBM or Global Foundries. But here’s the interesting bit – the report claims that the circuit will go into production after Microsoft’s own next-generation chip, giving the platform holder a head start with the Xbox 360’s successor. Apparently, the PS4 will not launch until spring or autumn 2014.